Torrington is in Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS3 8DD is located in the West Shoebury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Torrington, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-sea, SS3 8DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS3 8BE, SS3 8UN, SS3 8UL, SS3 9PJ, SS3 9PL, SS3 8BG, SS3 8UJ, SS3 8AG, SS3 8DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS3 8DD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 54.4% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 45.6% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 26.6% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 50.9% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 2.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 15.4% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 42.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 38.5% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 20.7% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 18.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 23.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.3% | 93.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 92% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torrington was 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% higher than the West Shoebury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Torrington has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in West Shoebury and the 249th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Torrington, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2025-09-26 | £272,500 |
| 40 Torrington, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-11-14 | £250,779 |
| 50 Torrington, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-30 | £263,962 |
| 48 Torrington, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-11-16 | £280,030 |
| 16A Torrington, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-02-17 | £467,862 |
SS3 8DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SS3 8DD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpedene Primary School Delaware Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9NP | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School Richmond Avenue , Shoeburyness SS3 9LG | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Eagle Way , Shoeburyness SS3 9RN | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournes Green Infant School Burlescoombe Road , SS1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournes Green Junior School Ladram Road , SS1 3PX | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Essex College of Further and Higher Education Luker Road , SS1 1ND | - not rated | 5,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 4,767 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoebury Youth Centre | Shoeburyness Youth Centre, Delaware Road | 250 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Eurest, Asda | 440 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda, North Shoebury Road | 441 yd | |
| Super Chef | 70 - 72 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 548 yd | |
| Mumbai Central | 71 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadowlark | Artillery Avenue, Shoeburyness | 348 yd | |
| Shoebury Conservative Club | Shoeburyness Conservative Club, 86 Ness Road | 684 yd | |
| Parsons Barn | Frobisher Way, Shoeburyness | 881 yd | |
| The Old Garrison | Old Garrison Public House, Campfield Road | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok King Express | Unit 7, Imperial Park Trading Estate | 557 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 78 - 80 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 559 yd | |
| Kebabs R Us | 73 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 559 yd | |
| Chinese 2 Night | Master Chef, 79 Ness Road | 559 yd | |
| Wongs Takeaway | 57 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, North Shoebury Road | 441 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 99 - 101 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 694 yd | |
| The Co-Operative West Road | 83 - 87 West Road, Shoeburyness | 699 yd | |
| Lidl | Units 1 To 5, Campfield Road | 942 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Evolution House, 10 - 11 New Garrison Road | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shoeburyness Leisure Centre DELAWARE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Shoeburyness High School CAULFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Shoebury Park ELM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 446 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.